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India’s Got Latent Row: FIR Against Ranveer Allahbadia & Samay Raina Sparks Debate on YouTube Censorship

 

The controversy surrounding the OTT show, India’s Got Latent has intensified as Maharashtra’s Cyber Department filed an FIR against Ranveer Allahbadia, comedian Samay Raina, and other guests of the YouTube show for allegedly broadcasting obscene content. Following public outrage, authorities have initiated legal action, summoning over 30 individuals associated with the program.

 

Maharashtra Cyber Department Files FIR

 

The Maharashtra Cyber Department registered a suo moto (on its own) FIR against Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, and several other content creators under relevant sections of the IT Act. According to a police official, the department has also sought the removal of all 18 episodes of India’s Got Latent after finding that participants and guests used “vulgar and obscene” language.

The probe has identified multiple individuals, including judges and guests, as part of the investigation. Complaints were filed in Mumbai against Allahbadia and social media influencers Apoorva Mukhija, Jaspreet Singh, and Ashish Chanchlani, citing their alleged involvement in the controversial episode.

 

NCW Summons Influencers Over Derogatory Remarks

 

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken serious note of the issue, summoning Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, Apoorva Mukhija, Jaspreet Singh, and Ashish Chanchlani, along with producers Tushar Poojari and Saurabh Bothra.

“These comments, which have sparked widespread public outrage, violate the dignity and respect owed to every individual, particularly in a society that upholds equality and mutual respect,” the NCW said in an official statement.

On February 17, the commission will hold a hearing starting noon, at its office in New Delhi and has asked those who are involved to appear in person.

 

Controversial YouTube Episode Removed, Issue Raised in Parliament

 

Post the backlash, the controversial episode of India’s Got Latent has been removed from social media video streaming platform, YouTube. On the other hand, Mumbai Police have reached the residence of Ranveer Allahbadia for further investigation.

Attempting to mitigate the situation, Allahbadia issued a video apology, calling his remarks a “lapse in judgment.” However, the public outrage has not subsided.

The Indian Parliament too has become a privy to this issue. During Zero Hour, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske asked for stricter regulation of social media influencers.

“The inappropriate things they said yesterday should be censored. There should be censorship on influencers’ content,” Mhaske told PTI, urging the government to take action against those who spread negativity online.

The controversy continues to swirl around India’s Got Latent as legal proceedings commence and lawmakers and regulators decide on OTT regulations.